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Hospitality and Tourism Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I welcome the opportunity to respond to some of the issues raised in the debate on the motion put forward by the Rural Independent Group. Deputies expressed the view that the 9% VAT rate should be brought back and made permanent for the tourism and hospitality sector. The Deputies proposing the motion also asked that VAT rates be varied across the country such that areas outside Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (19 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland does not provide capital funding to developments outside the national sports campus. My Department operates two capital funding programmes for sport, namely the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The SCEP is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (19 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I regularly meet the CEO of Sport Ireland, Dr. Una May, at a wide range of sports events, launches and formal cross-sport engagement structures, such as the Sports Leadership Group, which meets approximately every quarter. In addition, my officials and I meet periodically with Dr. May to discuss sports policy and governance, as well as Sport Ireland's annual programme and strategic plans ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the main channel for government support for developing sports facilities and purchasing sports equipment for sports clubs and organisations. On 9 May 2024, Minister Martin and I announced a record allocation of over €26 million in equipment grants, under the 2023 round of the SCEP. On 29 May 2024, Minister Martin and I announced...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Ghaeltacht (25 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Is ceist don Aire Leanaí, Comhionannais, Míchumais, Lánpháirtíochta agus Imeasctha í lóistín a sholáthar d’Iarrthóir ar Chosaint Idirnáisiúnta agus do theifigh agus níl aon ról ag mo Roinn staidéar dá leithéid a dhéanamh.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: My Department operates two capital funding programmes for sport, namely the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). While the National Sports Policy contains the aim referred to in the question, the issue needs to be considered in the context of the completion of a planned roll-out this year and next of a national network of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: My Department operates two capital funding programmes for sport, namely the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: In October 2023, it was announced that Ireland will jointly host the UEFA EURO 2028 football championships with the UK. This presents a wonderful opportunity to showcase Ireland and our world-class tourism and sport offerings to Europe and the wider world. This will be the largest sporting event Ireland has ever jointly staged. It will also be the largest single international sporting...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (27 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: My department operates two capital funding programmes for sport, namely the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). While the National Sports Policy contains the aim referred to in the question, the issue needs to be considered in the context of the completion of a planned roll-out this year and next of a national network of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Ghaeltacht (27 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Is ceist don Aire Leanaí, Comhionannais, Míchumais, Lánpháirtíochta agus Imeasctha í lóistín a sholáthar d’Iarrthóir ar Chosaint Idirnáisiúnta agus do theifigh agus níl aon ról ag mo Roinn staidéar dá leithéid a dhéanamh. Sa chomhthéacs sin, bhí plé teoranta ag oifigigh mo...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (2 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The 2023 round of the SCEP has seen a record number of applications received including the application referred to by the Deputy. On 9 May 2024, Minister Martin...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (2 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 249, 250, 251 and 252 together. Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. This includes high performance sport. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (3 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland does not provide direct funding for clubs or individuals but channels the funding through the relevant National Governing Body...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Swimming Pools (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir Lombard agus na Seanadóirí uilig as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dom labhairt le Seanadóirí faoin straitéis snámha náisiúnta. As was said, swimming is our second most popular participation sport and has the potential to be truly inclusive for all in society. It engages the young and old alike, allows for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Swimming Pools (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: It is not published yet. It was approved yesterday.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Swimming Pools (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: When I was appointed Minister of State for sport, I was deeply conscious of the number of actions that needed to be done as part of the programme for Government. This is one very important action. I have made sure that it has happened. These things take time but it has to happen. Swimming pools also take time to build. When I arrived at the Department, I saw a budget line of €3...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Stop running down your own city.

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." Cuirim fáilte roimh mo chuid oifigigh atá tagtha anseo ó Chonamara inniu. Tá lúcháir mhór orm, mar an tAire Stáit na Gaeltachta, a bheith anseo inniu. Cuirim fáilte mhór roimh an deis seo labhairt sa Dáil agus an Bille um Údarás na Gaeltachta (Leasú), 2024 a...

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Táim ag smaoineamh ar na hiarrthóirí a bheidh ag iarraidh dul san iomaíocht. Leanfaidh mé ar aghaidh. Beidh gach duine den triúr comhalta tofa den údarás do réigiún an deiscirt ar choiste an réigiúin sin, mar aon le comhalta amháin ó Chomhairle Contae Chiarraí, comhalta amháin ó Chomhairle Contae...

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Chuaigh an cheist sin thar mo cheann.